Associate Director, ESG Ratings and Research, Hong Kong

At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees are able to exchange ideas and perspectives, throughout the organization, irrespective of their seniority. Your voice will be heard allowing you to have a real impact. We embrace diversity and appreciate authenticity, employees work in an environment where they can be their true selves. Our inclusive and progressive approach helps us to keep a balanced perspective.

With our expertise, we are not only creating data and information, but also producing timely insights from every angle to influence decision making in this ever changing and highly competitive market. We have a relentless hunger to innovate and unlock the power of human insights and to drive value for our customers. There has never been a better time to make an impact and we invite you to join us on this journey.

Sustainable Fitch is currently seeking an Associate Director based in Hong Kong.

Part of Fitch Group, Sustainable Fitch is focused on research and analysis of ESG themes for companies and their debt instruments across the globe. The products offered by Sustainable Fitch include ESG Scores, ESG Ratings and ESG Research, with the support of Product Development and Resource teams. It has offices in Barcelona, Hong Kong, London, New York, Singapore and Toronto.

What We Offer:
• Opportunities for public speaking, external engagement and development of analytical and research skills.
• Access to a wide range of learning and training programs, courses, and certificates.
• Development of managerial skills.

We’ll Count on You To:
• Produce and oversee the production of ESG ratings, scores, and other analysis, including the review of reports.
• Work alongside peers in the APAC and the global Research team to publish in-depth, thematic research on ESG trends, as well as contribute to Sustainable Fitch’s regular publications.
• Represent Sustainable Fitch at external events.
• Participate in internal and external interactions.
• Serve as a thought leader / internal reference; viewed as a subject matter expert.

What You Need to Have:
• Experience in sustainable finance research or analysis and understanding of the sustainable debt market.
• Fluent English and Mandarin Chinese (written and spoken) a must.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Collaborative attitude with excellent inter-personal skills.
• Self-motivation and good time management skills.

What Would Make You Stand Out:
• Experience managing small teams or medium- to long-term projects.
• Expertise in sector(s) analysis (e.g. real estate, technology, natural resources).

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.

For more information please visit our websites: www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

Fitch is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

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